RunningAHEAD - Topic: First big milestone!

Moondog

posted: 10/28/2007 at 5:37 PM

Ran 5 miles today for the first time! Been running for about 8 weeks now. I did it in 44 minutes. This is the first time I actually timed myself. Not that I was trying to beat a certain time but I was just curious how I was going to do. I'm just glad I was able to do it without stopping. Never ever EVER thought I could run 5 miles.

Neil Gunn

Gandalf the Grey

posted: 10/28/2007 at 5:43 PM

Moondog ... great news ... that is a real achievement and you should be very proud! Neil UK Smile

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jeffreyvollum

posted: 10/28/2007 at 6:15 PM

Good job, Moondog. 5 miles is a big accomplishment. WAY TO GO! Big grin

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Bonkin

posted: 10/28/2007 at 7:23 PM

That's awesome, Moondog! I agree with the others, 5 miles is a big accomplishment - keep on running!

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modal

posted: 10/28/2007 at 8:17 PM

Quote from Moondog on 10/28/2007 at 5:37 PM:

Ran 5 miles today for the first time! Been running for about 8 weeks now. I did it in 44 minutes. This is the first time I actually timed myself. Not that I was trying to beat a certain time but I was just curious how I was going to do. I'm just glad I was able to do it without stopping. Never ever EVER thought I could run 5 miles.

Great job dude! For not having run much... I'd say that's pretty awesome!

Vim

perfesserr

Imminent Catastrophe

posted: 10/28/2007 at 8:36 PM

OK, try this: 1. Find a tall object 2. Go 5 miles away 3. Look back at your object and realize... 5 miles is a LONG way! Nice job!

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Christie

New Runner

posted: 10/28/2007 at 9:20 PM

Congrats

You're doing better than me. I've been running for 3mos and I still haven't gone 5mi yet.

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rectumdamnnearkilledem

posted: 10/28/2007 at 9:22 PM

Nice job, Moondog! I've been running for over 1.5 years and still can't run 5 miles that fast at race pace! Good work! Big grin

k

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rgreen45

posted: 10/28/2007 at 9:51 PM

Excellent Moondog! I remember when I first started running. Long story that I won't go in to but I know what you're feeling. Enjoy the success, don't be concerned with the time, and think of it as a huge step in the right direction.

At the end of the day, be happy with where you are and what you've accomplished.

trentman359

posted: 10/28/2007 at 10:23 PM

Nice job! Always celebrate your milestones!

Sockoni

posted: 10/28/2007 at 10:29 PM

WOOT! Moondog, great accomplishment! Smile

dmiller23462

posted: 10/29/2007 at 2:50 AM

Quote from Moondog on 10/28/2007 at 5:37 PM:

Ran 5 miles today for the first time! Been running for about 8 weeks now. I did it in 44 minutes. This is the first time I actually timed myself. Not that I was trying to beat a certain time but I was just curious how I was going to do. I'm just glad I was able to do it without stopping. Never ever EVER thought I could run 5 miles.

Quite a good feeling, isn't it? Congrats! Big grin

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Mississippi

posted: 10/29/2007 at 9:09 AM

Congratulations! And in just 8 weeks, that's wonderful! Smile

Michelle

rvelich

Another Passion

posted: 10/29/2007 at 9:41 AM

Something to be proud of Moondog! Keep the milestones a comin'! Wink

Rick
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cphase

posted: 10/29/2007 at 3:41 PM

Great job Moondog!

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